OneTree Bench

For almost a century this old growth Bigleaf Maple from the Cowichan Valley stood witness to the events that shaped Vancouver Island. It needed to come down in October 2014 for health and safety reasons. Now we invite you to celebrate this tree through an exhibit of exquisitely made from its wood. Come see this impressive community project that celebrates a 100-year tree through the creations of 42 artists from Vancouver Island and across Canada.

OneTree is a collaborative exhibit project of the Robert Bateman Centre, Live Edge Design, and wood artisans from across Canada. Together, we will share the history, beauty, and natural story of this OneTree across multiple platforms.

This bench is my contribution to the exhibit. It runs until January 14.